Support Engineer

Belay Talent Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Belay Talent Solutions is seeking a Support Engineer for an onsite role in Somerset West. The candidate will provide technical support for cloud-based applications, troubleshoot databases, and test APIs.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Responsibilities include incident management, collaboration with engineering teams, and contributing to automation and AI-enabled support initiatives, while maintaining product knowledge

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in technical or application support.
• Experience with SaaS, cloud-based or web apps is advantageous.
• Strong communication and customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional technical support to customers via email, phone, and live chat.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with web-based and cloud-hosted applications.
• Log and manage incidents through the ticketing system and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure effective issue resolution.
• Contribute to automation and AI-driven improvements in support processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of features and contribute to knowledge base.

Skills

Technical support

Database troubleshooting

API testing

Scripting

Tools

Postman

SQL

ConnectWise Manage

Bash/PowerShell

Job description

Support Engineer

Work Model: Onsite

Location: Somerset West

About the Company

Our Client develops a cloud integration platform that enables organisations to connect applications, automate processes, and manage integrations at scale. Built on Microsoft Azure and modern development technologies, the platform supports low-code development, DevOps practices, and AI-assisted workflow creation.

Their culture values ownership, continuous learning, collaboration, and problem-solving.

About the Role

We are seeking a technically minded and customer-focused Support Engineer to join a dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with experience in technical support, database troubleshooting, API testing, and scripting. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting customers, resolving technical issues, and contributing to continuous improvements in support processes through automation and AI-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional and timely technical support to customers via email, phone, and live chat.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to web-based and cloud-hosted applications.
• Log, track, document, and manage incidents and service requests through the ticketing system.
• Collaborate with development and project teams to escalating complex issues and ensure effective resolution.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience through process improvements, automation, and the adoption of AI-driven support tools.
• Assist in developing automated diagnostic capabilities by leveraging codebase access, historical case data, and AI technologies.
• Maintain a high level of product and platform knowledge, keeping up to date with new features and enhancements.
• Contribute to knowledge base documentation and support best practices.

Requirements/Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Technical Support, Application Support, or Support Engineer role.
• Experience supporting SaaS, cloud-based, or web applications is highly advantageous.
• Exposure to customer-facing support environments with a strong focus on service delivery.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of SQL and database troubleshooting.
• Experience using API testing tools such as Postman.
• Basic scripting experience in Bash, PowerShell, VBScript, or similar scripting languages.
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts and web technologies.
• Familiarity with ticketing and service management platforms; experience with ConnectWise Manage is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organised with effective time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Customer-centric mindset with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with automation and AI-enabled support solutions.
• Knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) processes and best practices.
• Exposure to software development environments and debugging techniques.